Tips for a Notable Application
For College Students
N
Note Specifics
Read the entire application and note what is needed
to successfully complete the application.
Read the entire application and note what is needed
to successfully complete the application.
O
Organize
T
Tell your story
Personalize your application. What obstacles
have you overcome? What makes you unique?
A
Ask for a Strong
Reference
Make sure your reference personally knows you,
has the time to write a recommendation and can
speak highly of you.
B
Be committed
Stay on track to complete your application.
Follow-up with references. Make sure you have
all your materials.
L
Loud
Read your essays out loud. This will help you
check the flow of your essay.
E
Edit
Have someone review your essay. Check for
spelling and grammatical errors.
Organize a timeline to complete the
application. Create a checklist.
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